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Originally Published 6 months ago — by AMBCrypto
Bitcoin mining difficulty slightly decreased from its all-time high, amid rising costs and hashrates that challenge smaller miners, while large public mining firms like Marathon Digital and CleanSpark expand operations and hoard Bitcoin, reflecting confidence in its long-term value.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Cointelegraph
Bitcoin's mining difficulty slightly decreased from its all-time high, amid ongoing challenges for miners such as reduced block rewards and rising operational costs. Despite this, some publicly traded mining companies like MARA and CleanSpark are expanding their Bitcoin holdings and operational capacity, shifting towards holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset rather than selling it to cover costs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AMBCrypto News
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has significantly increased, leading to a rise in miners' revenue and hash rate, indicating a secure and healthy network. However, many miners are cashing out their BTC, which could potentially lead to a price decline. Despite a recent hike in active addresses, the overall circulation of BTC has dropped, making the future price direction uncertain.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Decrypt
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has reached an all-time high just over a week before the upcoming halving event, indicating increased network security. The event will reduce miner rewards, leading to greater scarcity of coins and requiring more efficient mining operations. The current price of Bitcoin is just above $70,000 per coin, and the heightened difficulty is seen as a positive sign for the network's strength as more users join.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Block
Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a new all-time high of 86.4 trillion in the final adjustment before the upcoming halving event, causing miners to increase their hash rate. The halving, set to occur on April 20, will reduce block subsidy rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. The total network hash rate has also hit an all-time high, and Bitcoin's price is currently at $70,647, up 67% year-to-date. The halving events will continue until the last bitcoin is expected to be mined around the year 2140, after which miners will only earn from transaction fees.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CoinGape
The Bitcoin mining difficulty has reached an all-time high as the industry gears up for the upcoming halving event, with the network's hashrate steadily increasing despite recent setbacks. Miners are preparing for a reduction in block rewards, and the resulting supply-demand dynamics are expected to drive up the value of Bitcoin in the long term. Industry experts are making bullish price predictions, with some anticipating a retest of $50,000 and others projecting a potential surge to $300,000 by the end of the year. Meanwhile, well-funded miners are investing in advanced equipment to maintain their competitive edge, while the overall sentiment around the halving event continues to fuel optimism in the market.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cointelegraph
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing increased volatility as it approaches $28,000, with short squeezes and liquidations causing price fluctuations. Market sentiment is shifting between bullish and cautious as Bitcoin enters its traditionally strong month of October. Network fundamentals are reaching new all-time highs, and mining difficulty is expected to see its third-largest hike of the year. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns about inflation are also impacting BTC price volatility. Additionally, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is trading at its smallest discount to net asset value (NAV) since December 2021, indicating growing confidence in the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The mining difficulty is set to reach a new record, reflecting increased competition among miners and network security. However, concerns about miner profitability persist, especially with next year's block subsidy halving. Bitcoin's performance for the month of October remains uncertain, with a 3.5% gain so far, potentially making it the weakest October since 2018.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cointelegraph
The pre-halving rally for Bitcoin may be approaching, with predictions ranging from $50,000 to $120,000. However, the increase in mining difficulty and the uncertainty of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval may impact the rally. Analysts suggest avoiding FOMO and waiting for entry points, while also considering the re-accumulation at $30,000 as a potential reference point. The potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF could lead to significant inflows and further price increases.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cointelegraph
Bitcoin's price action continues to deliver on bulls' expectations after weeks of sideways trading, with $30,000 held into the weekly close and beyond. The macroeconomic climate is somewhat "standard" for the final week of June, offering some potential risk asset price catalysts but avoiding several major data releases at once. Bitcoin network fundamentals are cooling their own gains, with mining difficulty due to decrease at its upcoming readjustment on June 29. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is at the dawn of a "new speculation cycle," according to popular analyst Philip Swift, and crypto market sentiment appears to care significantly about the fate of the $30,000 price level.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cointelegraph
Bitcoin is fighting to maintain its bull trend after closing the weekly candle just below $27,000. While the market is acting within a crucial zone, a relatively calm week of macro triggers means less chance of volatility from external sources. The upcoming difficulty adjustment is expected to take it to yet another all-time high, and the case could be made for upside continuation. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is set to deliver speeches this week, and Bitcoin network difficulty is due to resume all-time highs. Sentiment has seen a reset in recent days, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index showing neutral market sentiment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cointelegraph
Bitcoin's price has dipped below $30,000, with analysts predicting a short-term support retest. The coming week is expected to be fairly innocuous for macro data releases, with catalysts likely to come elsewhere as BTC price action decides on a key support zone. Bitcoin mining difficulty is set to increase for the fifth time in a row, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is rapidly homing in on repeating the climate of November 2021. Meanwhile, more than three-quarters of the mined BTC supply is now in profit, with long-term holders currently outnumbering short-term holders or speculators significantly.